CVS Therapeutic Menthol Gel (US Pharmaceuticals) – Microbial Contamination (2019)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
CVS Therapeutic Menthol Gel, 8 FL OZ (227 g) Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895. UPC 0 50428 48136 3
Brand
US Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #'s 28L17, 31L17, 36L17, 40L17, 44L17 EXP 09/2019, 05M17, 09M17, 12M17, 13M17, 23M17 EXP 10/2019, 69P17, 72P17 EXP 11/2019, 42S17, 46S17 EXP 12/2019, 85C18, 86C18 EXP 03/2020, 31J18, 43J18, 55J18, 58J18, 18L18 EXP 07/2020.
Products Sold
Lot #'s 28L17, 31L17, 36L17, 40L17, 44L17 EXP 09/2019; 05M17, 09M17, 12M17, 13M17, 23M17 EXP 10/2019; 69P17, 72P17 EXP 11/2019; 42S17, 46S17 EXP 12/2019; 85C18, 86C18 EXP 03/2020; 31J18, 43J18, 55J18, 58J18, 18L18 EXP 07/2020.
US Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling CVS Therapeutic Menthol Gel, 8 FL OZ (227 g) Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonso due to CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufactu. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026